The Viking Jarl and Viking Atla, each 443 feet long, will accommodate190 guests in 95 staterooms. The ships bring to 14the number of new Viking Longships launched over a two-year period. "Asthe fastest-growing segment of travel, river cruising is inspiring morevacation plans than ever before," Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking RiverCruises, said in a statement, noting that the company has received verypositive response to its new ships and so it is continuing its expansion to meetgrowing demand.
VikingLongships employ design, technology, and amenities that reflect guestpreferences and current travel trends, the company said.
Thenew ships include two Explorer Suites, which Viking calls “the largest rivercruise suites in Europe.” At 445 square feet, they are definitely generous,eclipsing even many land-based hotel rooms. Each suite features a separateliving room, bedroom and private wraparound veranda, and offers a 270-degreeview.
The shipsalso include seven two-room Veranda Suites with a full-size veranda in theliving room and a French balcony in the bedroom, 39 Veranda Staterooms withfull-size verandas, and 22 French Balcony Staterooms.
The indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace allows guests to experience a panoramic view of the riverscape in any type of weather, thanks to retractable floor-to-ceiling glass doors, which also allow guests to dine al fresco when weather permits, according to thecompany.
Thenew ships will feature luxury in-cabin amenities that include heated bathroomfloors and mirrors, Sony HD TVs, and premium bath products.
Sustainabilityupgrades include solar panels, an on-board organic herb garden, andenergy-efficient hybrid engines that also reduce vibrations and provide asmoother ride than conventional engines.
Theships are scheduled to sail four of Viking's most popular European itineraries.More details are available at VikingRiverCruises.com.
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